Letter from the editor: in defense of independence
As I say goodbye to my Ring-tum Phi team, I’m reminded of how far we’ve come and how far we’re destined to go
Emma Malinak, Editor-in-Chief
Former members of Congress implore students to compromise across political difference
Two former congressmen from across the aisle gave a joint talk on campus to encourage civil discourse
Departments asked to cut budgets in the face of expected deficit
Cuts will affect every department differently. But all professors can likely expect a lower raise
Panelists cast doubt on divestment. New student group says green investment is the better solution.
The Sustainable Innovation Investment Society plans to give students the tools they need to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to environmental activism
Federal hiring freeze creates new challenges for students’ internship, job searches
Although Washington, D.C. is 200 miles away from Lexington, W&L students are feeling the effects of executive orders in their own backyard
W&L’s Latinx community moves again as Sigma Nu reclaims house
Nuestro Hogar Latino, a Latinx theme house, has been based in three different buildings in its six-year history. It’ll jump to a fourth location in September when Sigma Nu returns
W&L students provide lifeline of free tax services to low-income families
As tax season begins, the Williams School’s VITA program and Law School’s tax clinic are giving Rockbridge residents free resources to file taxes and resolve problems with the IRS
“Hamlet 50/50” brings gender equity to a centuries-old tale
The reimagined Shakespeare play turns Elizabethan England’s gender power structure on its head, giving new voice and agency to female characters
I’m a journalist, not the enemy
Thanks to the re-election of Donald Trump, my first four years in the workforce will take place in the most hostile environment journalists have ever seen. But I’m not scared.
University adopts need-blind admissions policy after receiving largest donation in institutional history
The policy takes effect immediately, meaning the university will review applications for the class of 2029 without considering how much prospective students can pay
Student organizations amp up programming ahead of presidential election
Leaders of College Democrats and College Republicans say event attendance and energy are up as students prepare to cast their vote
Tea House will adopt mobile ordering system during spring term
The app will go live for other campus dining venues, including Café 77, this fall
A W&L guide to watching the solar eclipse
Mark your calendars for 3:16 p.m. on April 8 to watch the sky go dark in Lexington
Lee’s image in Fancy Dress promotion sparked anger. It’s nothing new.
A poster featuring Robert E. Lee poses the question: What does the W&L tradition mean for an increasingly diverse student body?
Donald Trump wins Mock Convention’s GOP nomination
Trump’s win was no surprise, students said. But the speakers sparked disagreement and conversation
Ring-Tum Phi awards for best jokes by state chairs
Laughter filled the Tennis Center as state chairs threw insults at each other and themselves during the roll call vote
New schedule with shorter passing periods will start next year
Classes will begin earlier in the day and end later under the new schedule
Trump sweeps Iowa Caucuses, but Mock Con leaders aren’t ready to call the race
Students leading Mock Con are sharpening their predictions after visiting Iowa
DeLaney Center probes what it means to be a modern university in the historical South
Washington and Lee’s DeLaney Center’s first symposium brought southern studies scholars together to find answers
Angry professors, students and parents want answers following W&L lockdown
Frustration has been building in the two weeks since the Nov. 1 threat
One foundation, many lives: 200 years of history unfold at Structure Nine
The archaeology department is ensuring the memories of Liberty Hall Academy students and the enslaved people who lived on the land are preserved
Washington and Lee community still shaken one day after lockdown
Students came in close proximity to rifles after a 'disjointed' threat was emailed to university officials
Students mourn lives lost in Israel-Hamas war
Days after the outbreak of the conflict, members of the W&L community are uniting to find peace
‘Ted Lasso’ creator coaches W&L community
Brendan Hunt kicked off Parents and Family Weekend with stories about his Hollywood career and lessons on the entertainment industry today
Phi Zeta Delta suspended for 5 years
It’s unclear how the fraternity plans to move forward from last spring’s verdict
W&L alum honors victims of Oklahoma City bombing, shares message of resilience
A planted sapling from the only tree to survive the bombing represents “the merging of two communities,” one student said
New art exhibits illuminate underrepresented narratives
The collections fill gaps in W&L representation of Arab American and Chicana artists
Around the Globe hosts spring festival, celebrates culture with dance
The student organization's first year on campus concluded with a night of music and movement from around the world
Equality Gala celebrates LGBTQ+ community
All proceeds from the event will be donated to a local LGBTQ+ resource center
Blue Ridge Mile celebrates first year of community work, plans for future impact
A team of student advocates helps Rockbridge residents reinstate their driver’s licenses
SSA invites students to embrace liberal arts
Students will present their research and discuss their interests at the interdisciplinary conference
Inaugural concert celebrates student pianists’ hard work
Nine W&L students took the stage for the "Let's Dance" recital on Feb. 5
‘This is my frontline’: W&L student fights for justice and visibility for Ukraine
Tania Kozachanska, '26, partnered with W&L organizations to host "Ukraine Week" and support her home country
Campus Kitchen’s Souper Bowl raises money to fight food insecurity
Proceeds from the event will fund Campus Kitchen’s
backpack program
W&L museums showcase female artists’ pottery with two new exhibits
The "Born of Fire" and "Mother Clay" exhibits
opened on Feb. 1
Students protest University Chapel speaker in lead-up to MLK Day
Over 100 students staged a silent walkout during a speech by Rodney Mims Cook Jr., '78, honoring Robert E. Lee
‘Sing a song of hope’: W&L honors MLK with reflection on the past, focus on the future
Students and community members learned and celebrated through a week of programming
BirdieLight educates students on dangers of fentanyl
W&L organizations worked together to bring Dr. Beth Weinstock to campus
Students celebrate culture with food at POC-luck
Multicultural clubs shared family recipes and traditions
Alumni share challenges, benefits of being first-generation students
Washington and Lee celebrates students that were the first in their family to attend college
Students embrace their identity with slam poetry
Diversity and LGBTQ+ peer counselors invited students to share original poetry
W&L alum says sociology background enhances her reporting
Caleigh Wells, ‘17, said SOAN prepared her to work with data and prioritize diversity
‘Existing is not enough:’ Winter Choral Concert celebrates the joy of love and live performances
Two years after Washington and Lee’s campus-wide pandemic shutdown, two choir ensembles joined forces for a moving Winter Choral Concert.
Dr. Robin Mitchell uncovers hidden history of Suzanne Simone Baptiste
Students gained unique insight into the research process behind the first biography of Toussaint Louverture’s wife
Brown and Womer share debut poetry collections
Julie Phillips Brown and Visiting Assistant Professor Brenna Womer read original poetry for students
George Packer offers “last best hope” for American democracy
One journalist’s argument on what could save the future of America
The show must go on: 2022 Lenfest Center season brings performers and audiences together again
This season at Lenfest Center for the Arts will bring performers and audiences together again
Estrella Burks-Parra shines in The Dramatic Circle: first live play since 2019
Burks-Parra waited three years to perform in-person
Dr. Tran shares poetry, encourages students to “find joy in dark times”
The up-and-coming poet read from his first book, “The Gutter Spread Guide to Prayer”
Sex Week fosters safe, healthy campus culture to “reduce harm” and “promote connection”
Sexual Health Awareness Group (SHAG) hosts its annual Sex Week after one-year hiatus
Latinx culture shines through Hispanic Heritage Month events
Over 300 students attended the Latinx Student Organization’s first dance, or “Baile."
Dear Evan Hansen shines from Broadway to box office
Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical now available in Lexington theaters.
New organization emerges, aims to explore and preserve local history
Students for Historical Preservation started ‘in the midst of a controversy.’